Kelly Flint (November 15, 1911 – July 4, 2000) was an American actress. She appeared in several films in the 1940s, in addition to plays and radio programs.She later worked as an airline beauty and styling consultant.

Kelly Flint
Born(1911-11-15)November 15, 1911
DiedJuly 4, 2000(2000-07-04) (aged 88)
Alma materUniversity of California, Los Angeles
Years active1943-1947

Flint graduated from the Anna Head School for Girls and the University of California, Los Angeles and attended the University of Southern California.[1]

Flint's earliest involvement in entertainment was holding a candle when she appeared in advertising for a tire company.[2] Her work on stage included having the lead role in Yours for Fun at the Music Box Theater (1944).[3] She also was featured in The Play's the Thing at the Old Log Theatre (1949)[4] and in the Barter Theatre's production of Dangerous Corner (1950), which toured Virginia in addition to being presented at the theatre's main site.[2]

Radio programs on which Flint appeared included Hallmark Playhouse and Lux Radio Theatre.[2] She was in the Three Stooges 1944 comedy No Dough Boys. Flint was one of the oldest living female actresses to appear with the comedy trio during their prime years (1934–1945) before her death in 2000.[citation needed]

Flint worked as a Powers model.and was a style and beauty consultant. In 1956 she began working as styling coordinator for American Airlines,[1] "in charge of all styling and grooming" for that company.[5]

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b Stewart, Lloyd (July 10, 1958). "Styling Co-ordinator Takes 'Em Apart and Adds Finesse". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. 27. Retrieved July 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b c "Kelly Flint Turns From Economy To The Footlights". The Bristol Herald Courier. January 29, 1950. p. 11. Retrieved July 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Kelly Flint scores in 'Yours for Fun'". Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. March 13, 1944. p. 7. Retrieved July 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "'The Play's the Thing' at the Old Log Theater'". Star Tribune. July 10, 1949. p. 51. Retrieved July 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Caplan, Lois (July 28, 1971). "Beauty Junket For Ladies of the Press". St. Louis Jewish Light. p. 8. Retrieved July 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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